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Mini Lesson Roots

The document discusses Greek and Latin word roots and affixes, explaining that prefixes are added to the beginning of words, suffixes are added to the end, and roots provide the basic meaning. It provides examples of common prefixes and suffixes, and how roots combined with affixes can change a word's meaning, making word roots an important tool for determining the definition of unfamiliar words. Understanding Greek and Latin roots can help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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Mini Lesson Roots

The document discusses Greek and Latin word roots and affixes, explaining that prefixes are added to the beginning of words, suffixes are added to the end, and roots provide the basic meaning. It provides examples of common prefixes and suffixes, and how roots combined with affixes can change a word's meaning, making word roots an important tool for determining the definition of unfamiliar words. Understanding Greek and Latin roots can help improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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Greek and Latin Roots

Mini-Lesson
We know that words are broken into parts that
help us figure out their meaning:

Prefixes: Suffixes:
un- undo -ful joyful
re- refill -ly sadly
pro- for, -ness kindness
forward
Prefixes are at the Suffixes are at the end of words.
beginning of words.

pre- means before So, “prefix” means “attached


before.”
fix means attach, repair
We know that words are broken into parts that
help us figure out their meaning.

Prefixes Suffixes
Prefix Meaning Example Suffix Meaning Example

re- back, refill -ful Having careful


again
-less Without, joyless
tri- three triplet missing

un- not undo -ly In the hopefully


manner of
A root is a set of letters that have
meaning. It is the most basic form. Affixes
are added to the root to create a new
word.
Example:
The Latin root ject means “throw”
So project can mean “to throw forward”

• A root can be at the front, middle or end


of a word.
• Many words in the English language are
based on Greek & Latin word roots.
English words can have all three parts:
prefix + root + suffix
ab + duct + ed
away from + to lead/pull + verb: past tense
abducted means ”pulled or led away from”
i.e. The general was abducted by masked gunmen.
Roots can appear more than once,
and anywhere in the word.
Word Meaning
geology earth study / study of the earth

telegraph distance writing / writing that travels far

tricycle three wheels

asocial not being companionable /


Conceptnot wanting to join others
• Which one of the following shows a root
with an affix?

1.bicycle 2. hippopotamus

How did you know?


Importance
• Knowing and using
Greek and Latin word
roots can help you
figure out the meaning
of words you don’t
recognize.
Why is it important to know how to use
Greek and Latin word roots?
• This will make you a
better reader and writer.
Independent Practice

• Follow the steps


and directions.

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